What is the difference between iron and cast iron?

The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.

Who invented cast iron?

The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

What are cast iron columns?

Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.

Are cast iron columns hollow?

Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.

Can I use cast iron as a planter?

Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.

How do I keep cast iron from rusting?

To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.

How do I hang a cast iron bell?

How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.

What are cast iron trivets used for?

Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.

Is cast iron stronger than steel?

Cast iron is stronger than steel.

When were cast iron doorstops made?

Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.

Do cast iron tables rust?

Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.

Do cast iron Firebacks work?

Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.

What is a cast iron fireplace insert?

A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.

Does cast-iron furniture rust?

Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.

Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?

Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.

Why is cast iron used for benches?

Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.

When were cast iron beds made?

Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.

How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?

Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast.

Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?

Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Does cast iron garden furniture last?

Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.

Cast Iron Lighting

Poland Chandelier

Weight Iron

Szarvasi Lamp

Caged Glass Pendant Light

Green Enamel Industrial Pendant

Iron Cage Chandelier

Cast Glass Lamp

Glass Grid

Category

20th Century Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Big Pair Orchid and Flower Lighting Lanterns

$1,200 Sale Price / set

35% Off

White Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage European industrial hanging lamp. Cast iron with clear glass. Weight 5.10 kg / 11.2 lb

Category

20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

White Metal Vintage Industrial Clear Glass Pendant Lights

$373 / item

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also, available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item....

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

$385 / item

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also, available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item....

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

$338 / item

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Green enamel desk light. Bankers lamp 2.5 meter black cotton flex, plug and pull switch Also, available with US/UK plug Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item....

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Banker Light Table Desk Lights

$338 / item

Pair of Gae Aulenti Livio Castiglioni Trepiù Table Lamps for Stilnovo, 1972

By Gae Aulenti, Livio Castiglioni, Stilnovo

Located in Milan, IT

Rare pair of Gae Aulenti & Livio Castiglioni 'Sistema Trepiù' table lamps for Stilnovo, Italy, 1972. Signed Stilnovo.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Pair of Gae Aulenti Livio Castiglioni Trepiù Table Lamps for Stilnovo, 1972

$5,696 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

. White enamel inside the shade. Iron hammerpaint neck with cast aluminium top box. The porcelain socket

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Factory Lamp from Elektrosvit, 1960s

$236

Large Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights Reclaimed From The Eastern Bloc Set of 3

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

Cast Iron, Prismatic Glass, Rusted, Orange Weight 10 Kg

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Large Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights Reclaimed From The Eastern Bloc Set of 3

$1,560 / set

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. White enamel interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires standard E27

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$295 / item

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Light, 1930s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Produced from 1930s till 1970s - White enamel inside the shade - Cast iron top - New porcelain socket

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Light, 1930s

$236 / item

Grey Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp, 1980s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This industrial light was manufactured in Poland in the 1980s. It features a grey cast iron body

Category

Vintage 1980s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Explosion Proof Lamp, 1980s

$212

French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French Factory pendant light Black enamel shade. White inside. Weight: 2.30 kg / 5.1 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Industrial Pendant Light, Black Enamel Shade, Mid-20th Century

$623 / item

Stunning Rare Art Deco Etched Glass Metal Moonfish Theme Aquarium Table Lamp

By Muller Fres Lunneville

Located in Lisse, NL

, practical size iron and glass table lamp with a redback moonfish etched and two koi carp theme inside a

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Iron

Stunning Rare Art Deco Etched Glass Metal Moonfish Theme Aquarium Table Lamp

$2,373

Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass Steel Chandelier

Located in Lafayette, IN

steel, iron, glass or brass! Chandelier features: - 8-spoke forged Iron frame - (8) Outward-facing

Category

Vintage 1920s American Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron, Nickel

Monumental Antique Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass Steel Chandelier

$17,999 / item

Blue Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s

By Polam

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Blue industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1970s. It features a cast aluminium

Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Blue Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s

$212 / item

Large Dark Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Grey enamel industrial pendant. Nicely aged coloring in patina. White interior. Weight: 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb. Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by internati...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Dark Grey Enamel Vintage Industrial Pendant Light

$581

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman van der Bijl, c. 1925

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A rare Amsterdam School chandelier with a hand-forged iron frame, stained and opaline glass crown

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School Chandelier by Winkelman van der Bijl, c. 1925

$10,087

Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

grey aluminium shade, a cast aluminium top and an iron grid. The porcelain socket requires standard E

Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Grey Industrial Aluminium Cage Pendant Lamp, 1970s

$176 / item

Stilnovo Floor Lamp Red and White Acrylic / Plexi and Marble, Italy, 1960

By Stilnovo

Located in Camden, ME

Stilnovo floor lamp, Italy, 1960 with a marble base, three black lacquered rods, red and white acrylic plexi shades and brass details. The lamp is in very good condition and has bee...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass, Wrought Iron

Stilnovo Floor Lamp Red and White Acrylic / Plexi and Marble, Italy, 1960

$3,450 Sale Price

33% Off

Industrial Grey Enamel Pendant Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

By Siemens

Located in Kojetice, CZ

inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Pendant Lamp from Siemens, 1930s

$354

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

inside the shade. Cast iron top. Porcelain socket requires standard E 27/ E26 light bulbs. New wire

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$236

Grey Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s

By Polam

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Grey industrial lamp made by Polam Gdansk in Poland during the 1960s. It features a cast aluminium

Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Grey Industrial Bunker Cage Light from Polam Gdansk, 1970s

$212

French Petrol Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Sammode

By Sammode

Located in Amsterdam, NL

French factory pendant by Sammode, France Dark petrol green enamel, white interior Green cast iron

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

French Petrol Green Enamel Vintage Industrial Factory Pendant Lights by Sammode

$414 / item

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. The porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$212 / item

Large Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

the shade. Cast iron top. The socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial White Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

$259

Large Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

the shade. Cast iron top. The socket requires E 27/ E 26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the lamp

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Grey Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp from Zaos, 1960s

$259 / item

Industrial Aluminium Pendant Lamp from Polam Wilkasy, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

features an aluminium shade and iron top with cast aluminium box. New porcelain socket requires E27/ E26

Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Aluminium Pendant Lamp from Polam Wilkasy, 1960s

$212 / item

Swedish Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron, heavy glass with steel mesh, one E27 socket from the 1970s. Up to 3 pieces available.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Swedish Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

$590 / item

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

shade with white interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket reqiures standard E 27 / E26 lightbulbs

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

$236

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

shade with white interior. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket reqiures standard E 27 / E26 lightbulbs

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Large Industrial Midcentury Grey Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

$236

Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp

By Bradley Hubbard

Located in Peekskill, NY

Grandma Chic is now happening and next could be Great Grandma Chic. These signed 1870s oil lamps feel very comfortable with multi layered patterns but also work as a surprising count...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Electrified 1876 Bradley and Hubbard Rise and Fall Lamp

$850

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. White enamel interior. Cast iron top.The socket requires E27/ E26 lightbulbs.New

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$259

Pair of Midcentury Industrial Style Cage Pendant Lights with Black Enamel Shade

Located in Chicago, IL

. Wired for USA, good working condition. It features a black enamel shade, white enamel interior, cast

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Pair of Midcentury Industrial Style Cage Pendant Lights with Black Enamel Shade

$5,120 / set

Pair of 1920 s outdoor sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A nice pair of 1920's cast iron and brass sconces, the patina is so much nicer in person

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 1920 s outdoor sconces

$2,100 / set

Huge Reclaimed Czech Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

cast iron construction and details emphasis the industrial heritage of the light fitting which is

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Huge Reclaimed Czech Industrial Rusted Pendant Lights

$677 / item

Six-Arm Italian Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Topped

Category

2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Six-Arm Italian Chandelier

$5,900

Rusty Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

-1970s. Designed in the period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Rusty Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$212

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

inside the shade. Iron top. The socket requires standard E27/E26 light bulbs. New wire. The weight of the

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Green Enamel Factory Pendant Lamp, 1960s

$231

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1950s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lightbulbs. New wire.The weight of the lamp is

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1950s

$710

Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

features a grey enamel body with white enamel interior and cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E27

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Bauhaus Grey Enamel Industrial Pendant Lamp, 1950s

$212

Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast iron, heavy glass with steel mesh, one E27 socket from the 1970s. Up to 12 pieces available.

Category

Vintage 1970s Polish Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Vintage Large Factory Industrial Lamp

$598 / item

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27/ E26

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$236

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

period of Bauhaus. White enamel inside the shade. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27 lightbulbs

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$236 / item

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Light, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

former Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. It has a white enamel interior and an interesting cast iron top

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Light, 1930s

$259 / item

Xl Extreme Rusted Industrial Pendant Lights with Prismatic Glass

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

select lights, usually of cast iron and steel construction and is used to soften the imposing industrial

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Xl Extreme Rusted Industrial Pendant Lights with Prismatic Glass

$540 / item

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1960s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

. Cast iron top. New porcelain socket requires E 27/ E 26 lightbulbs. New wire.The weight of the lamp is

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Set of 4 Industrial Bauhaus Black Enamel Pendant Lamps, 1960s

$758 Sale Price / set

20% Off

1970s Vintage Industrial Black Flameproof Edison Twin Striplight by Daeyang

By Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

industrial lighting that you just don't see these days. It would have been impossible to buy these fixtures

Category

Vintage 1970s South Korean Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

1970s Vintage Industrial Black Flameproof Edison Twin Striplight by Daeyang

$1,335 / item

Industrial Mid Century Black Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

features a black enamel exterior ,a white enamel interior and cast iron top.The porcelain socket requires E

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Mid Century Black Enamel Factory Lamp, 1950s

$236 / item

Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Bauhaus Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

1930s - White enamel interior - Cast iron top - New socket for E 27 ligtbulbs and wire.

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Grey Enamel Hanging Bauhaus Lamp, 1930s

$212

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Light, 1930s

By Elektrosvit

Located in Kojetice, CZ

- Designed in the 1930s - White enamel interior - Cast iron top - New socket for E 27 ligtbulbs and

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Industrial Black Enamel Bauhaus Pendant Light, 1930s

$236 / item

Vintage Black Industrial Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

enameled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Black Industrial Ceiling Lamp, 1930s

$212

Reclaimed Rusted Polish Industrial Pendant Lights With Prismatic Glass

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

Cast Iron, Prismatic Glass, Rusted, Orange Weight 10 Kg

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel, Iron

Reclaimed Rusted Polish Industrial Pendant Lights With Prismatic Glass

$540 / item

Large Industrial Aluminium Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

in the 1960s. The piece is comprised of an aluminum lampshade and an iron top with cast aluminum box

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Industrial Aluminium Pendant Light from Elektrosvit, 1960s

$212 / item

Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1930s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

enamelled metal. Black outside, white interior. Interesting cast iron top. New porcelain socket for E 27

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage Black Enamel Industrial Factory Pendant Lamp, 1930s

$236

Vintage American Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Light

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage American green enamel industrial pendant lamp Cast iron top White interior Weight

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Vintage American Industrial Green Enamel Pendant Light

$433

Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Clear Glass Pendant Lights

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Industrial cast aluminum light. Clear glass. Weight 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Priced per individual item

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Gray Vintage Industrial Metal Clear Glass Pendant Lights

$580 / item

Italian Industrial Black Enamel Cage Pendant Light from Cortem, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

a cast aluminium top, a black enamel shade with white enamel interior,a clear glass cover and an

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel, Iron

Italian Industrial Black Enamel Cage Pendant Light from Cortem, 1960s

$295

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Cast Iron Lighting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of cast iron lighting available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of cast iron lighting — often made from metal, iron and glass — can elevate any home. There are 1511 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of cast iron lighting you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of cast iron lighting — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each option in this array of cast iron lighting bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of cast iron lighting over the years, but those crafted by Elektrosvit, 360volt and Industria Rotterdam are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Cast Iron Lighting?

Prices for a piece of cast iron lighting start at $48 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $678.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Cast Iron Lighting

What is the difference between iron and cast iron?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
The difference between iron and cast iron comes down to content. Iron is generally pure iron, a chemical element that is a solid metal at room temperature. Cast iron is a mix of iron, carbon, silicon, manganese, sulfur, phosphorus and other elements. Both iron and cast iron can be used to produce furniture, cookware, decorative objects and other items. Generally, cast iron is heavier than iron. Shop an assortment of iron and cast iron pieces on 1stDibs.
Who invented cast iron?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
The name of the person who invented cast iron is unknown. However, anthropologists and archaeologists have determined that the ancient Chinese were the first to develop it. The earliest known examples of cast iron date back to the 6th century B.C. Cast iron production didn't begin in Europe until the 14th century A.D. Shop a collection of cast iron furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
What are cast iron columns?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Cast iron columns are vertical supports produced out of cast iron, a material made from iron and alloys with a carbon content of more than two percent. During the 19th century, cast iron columns were used in architecture. Today, they primarily function as decorative objects. Shop a range of cast iron columns on 1stDibs.
Are cast iron columns hollow?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether cast iron columns are hollow depends on the piece. Most cast iron columns are hollow due to the manner of crafting, but some are solid. On 1stDibs, find a selection of columns.
Can I use cast iron as a planter?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
Yes, you can generally use cast iron as a planter because the material is durable and sturdy. However, you may need to drill drainage holes in a cast iron piece that wasn't intended to function as a planter to allow excess water to exit the vessel. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cast iron planters.
How do I keep cast iron from rusting?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
To keep a piece made of cast iron from rusting, place it in a cool, dry space with good air circulation.
How do I hang a cast iron bell?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
How to hang a cast iron bell depends on the style. Some cast iron bells have loops at the top that you can hang from a hook anchored onto your desired mounting surface. Others have brackets or frames that you can secure with mounting screws. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron bells.
What are cast iron trivets used for?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Cast iron trivets are used for many things but are especially ideal for slow cooking meat. They can prop up food in Dutch ovens to prevent burning and increase heat distribution.
Is cast iron stronger than steel?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Cast iron is stronger than steel.
When were cast iron doorstops made?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Cast iron doorstops originated in the late 18th century. Osbourn Dursey invented the first doorstop in 1878. Decorative cast iron stops became popular in the 1920s and remained so throughout World War II. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique cast iron doorstops.
Do cast iron tables rust?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, cast iron tables can rust. Pieces are more likely to develop rust when exposed to humidity, such as in bathrooms or outdoor living spaces in coastal areas. Wiping surfaces clean regularly and touching up scratches and chips can reduce the risk of rust. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of cast iron tables.
Do cast iron Firebacks work?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Yes, cast iron firebacks are quite sturdy and work really well. As they are made of solid iron, it's a challenge to move and place them. Given that, cast iron firebacks are the best protection for the back wall of the fireplace. Find a variety of firebacks on 1stDibs.
What is a cast iron fireplace insert?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A cast iron fireplace insert is a firebox that fits into an existing fireplace surround. The insert is made of cast iron, a type of iron that is more than 2 percent carbon. Cast iron is highly durable and very resistant to the effects of heat. You'll find a selection of cast iron fireplace inserts on 1stDibs.
Does cast-iron furniture rust?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, cast-iron furniture rusts.
Why is cast iron used for fireplaces?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cast iron is frequently used for fireplaces due to its properties. The metal is highly durable, allowing it to hold up to the effects of frequent use. It also readily conducts heat to help warm up interiors. You'll find a variety of cast iron fireplaces on 1stDibs.
Why is cast iron used for benches?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Cast iron is often used for benches because of its characteristics. Its strength makes it well-suited to support the weight of two or more adults, and its hardness allows it to resist damage due to weather exposure. Shop a range of cast iron benches on 1stDibs.
When were cast iron beds made?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Cast iron beds were made starting in the 1850s. These types of beds were handmade until World War I through the use of molds.
How can you tell the difference between cast iron and wrought iron?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Unlike cast iron, wrought iron is not brittle and will bend rather than break. Wrought ironwork is produced with a hammer and anvil and tends to be more intricate than cast ironwork, which is characterized by repetitive designs that can be carved into a wooden pattern and cast.
Do cast iron umbrella stands rust?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Does cast iron garden furniture last?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.